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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9194 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Harescombe
  • Gloucester Quays
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Gloucester Docks
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Gloucester Cathedral
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Gloucester (GLO-Gloucestershire)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Owls Nest Barn - sleeps 9 guests in 4 bedrooms

Owls Nest is a fabulous barn conversion on a small working dairy farm in the beautiful Painswick Valley. Every which way you look there are green fields filled with happy cows grazing on the lush grass. Forming part of the family farm, this lovely barn offers a comfortable countryside escape, with myriad Cotswolds and Wye Valley attractions nearby. With four spacious bedrooms, including two on the ground floor, four bathrooms and a beautiful open-plan kitchen, diner, and cosy living room with a log burner to ward off the chill of a winter evening, Owls Nest is ideal for family gatherings and groups of friends looking to escape to the country. The farm is also home to four coarse fishing lakes, so keen anglers should pack their fishing rods too.

As you wend your way along the hedgerow-lined lanes that lead to the quiet hamlet of Harescombe and Owls Nest, it feels as though you are miles from anywhere. There is, however, a multitude of attractions within easy reach, so although the setting is blissfully rural, everything you need is close at hand. The farmyard is a rural reminder of your location on this family farm, but within the pale Cotswold stone walls of the barn, you’ll find a beautifully finished, warm, and welcoming place to stay.

The covered courtyard provides a sheltered space for parking as well as an all-weather area to enjoy. The simple lines of the barn belie the attention to detail and as you step inside, you’ll find a beautiful kitchen, dining area and a comfortable living room with a cosy log burner in one corner. There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms on the ground floor, offering flexible sleeping arrangements. Upstairs are two further bedrooms and bathrooms. The style and décor are light and contemporary, offering a delightful, modern feel, in this most rural of locations.

Outside space comes in the form of the clever use of the covered courtyard. There’s outdoor seating where you can relax with a drink after a day of exploring and listen to the birds singing and the cows gently grazing across the lane. There is covered parking for 4 cars.

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Bolthole Retreats
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Gloucester

Located in Gloucester, this cottage is in a rural area. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Gloucester Quays and Gloucester Docks. Travelling with kids? Consider Stroud Bowl, or check out an event or a game at Cheltenham Racecourse.
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Harescombe

What's nearby

  • Gloucester Quays - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Gloucester Docks - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Kingsholm Stadium - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Gloucester Cathedral - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Elmore Court - 13 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Stroud Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's Gloucester Hardwicke - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Manuels Finest - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Carpenters Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wild Bean Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Farm Shop Services - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Owls Nest Barn - sleeps 9 guests in 4 bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Owls Nest Barn - sleeps 9 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Owls Nest Barn - sleeps 9 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Owls Nest Barn - sleeps 9 guests in 4 bedrooms located?

This family-friendly Gloucester cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Haresfield Beacon, St Marys Painswick and St Mary’s Church. Rococo Gardens and Robinswood Hill Country Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Beautiful property - had everything we needed, and even left us bread, milk and a lovely homemade cake. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Werkend away with friends

Beautiful property in the country,very spacious,lovely bedrooms all withon suits,immaculate inside, hosts david and martin really friendly and made us feel welcome,would definitely recomend for a getaway with family or friends,local pubs and gloucester quays not far from property, great weekend was had by all
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding Accommodation

An immaculately clean, high quality, well furnished property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A wonderful stay

Owl’s Nest was the perfect family getaway retreat. Stocked with everything you could possibly need, it was a fantastic break. The sounds of cows and swallows woke us up each day and there was space for all 9 of us to spread out. A great stay, we would love to be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Outstanding

Beautiful, tranquil relaxing location, stylish interior, exceptionally well appointed. Very helpful friendly hosts . First class in every way !
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic throughout

Brilliant stay here. The house has been completed to a very high standard and the comfort is second to none. All modern equipment and plenty of everything. Huge fridge which was great! Things for children as well, cots and high chairs etc. lovely, truly lovely.
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10/10 Excellent

Carolina L.

family reunion

Beautiful, modern, high quality, comfortable house, in an stunning location. Warm and friendly owners, very helpful. Highly recommended place to spend a weekend with family or friends.
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10/10 Excellent

Clare O.

Absolutely beautiful

Owl’s Nest Barn is a stunning property which provided us friends with a perfect place to get together. Everything was just about perfect - beautifully and comfortably furnished and decorated with everything you could possibly need to relax. Comfy beds and lovely linen, lovely bathrooms with plenty of hot water and fluffy towels. Well appointed kitchen and a super lounge to sit and watch tv or listen to music. Spotlessly clean and well maintained with friendly and welcoming hosts, we had a marvellous weekend and will surely be back! Hugely recommended!! One thing - a better sign from both sides of the entrance would make the property easier to find in the dark, but other than that, perfection for us.
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10/10 Excellent

Maggie F.

A beautiful farm retreat

This is a beautifully designed and well appointed converted farm building, well equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The rooms are spacious and light and tastefully furnished. The owners gave us a warm welcome and were easily contactable if we needed them. A delicious homemade lemon drizzle cake on arrival hit the spot. The surrounding countryside is really peaceful and it was lovely to observe the cows arriving for milking each day but many Cotswold attractions are within easy reach.
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Beautiful house, great host

We stayed at Owls Nest Barn (on brook Farm) near Gloucester and the house was absolutely wonderful. Everything looked brand new, beautiful big kitchen diner and flowing through to the spacious lounge area. 4 huge bedrooms with lovely comfy beds and bathrooms. Immaculately clean. David the host was so helpful and took time to show us around the farm. Useful outside area under cover with seating, and table tennis (and bbq but we did not use). A really wonderful place to stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Beautiful house, great host

We stayed at Owls Nest Barn (on brook Farm) near Gloucester and the house was absolutely wonderful. Everything looked brand new, beautiful big kitchen diner and flowing through to the spacious lounge area. 4 huge bedrooms with lovely comfy beds and bathrooms. Immaculately clean. David the host was so helpful and took time to show us around the farm. Useful outside area under cover with seating, and table tennis (and bbq but we did not use). A really wonderful place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Barrie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal property

The property is very comfortable, modern and spotless. The provision of an outside table tennis table was a bonus. The owners were very helpful, courteous and available though not interfering. The barn is on a working farm. The property is fully equipped with all you need. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Place, Brilliant Location, Great for all the Family

Owls Nest Barn is a fabulous place to stay. Located in the middle of the countryside you are still only 10/15 minutes away from Stroud and Gloucester making it a perfect spot. The barn has been converted to such a high spec with lots of details thought of for a stay for 9. Amazing kitchen meant eating out wasn't always necessary which was appreciated when there are so many of us and the use of an amazing BBQ made for a lovely evening meal one night. David, Martyn and Claire made us feel unbelievably welcome as well as the rest of the farm staff and family. Having 4 bathrooms was brilliant as well as the extra downstairs cloakroom. The table tennis table got a lot of use and our evening strolls took us round the area to explore. I couldn't recommend this rental more highly and wish them all the best for their future.
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10/10 Excellent

Luxury country escape

The house is surrounded by green Cotswold hills, located on a small farm. Friendly owners who welcomed us on arrival. The house was so well equipped we had no need to bother the owners The house is newly furnished to a very high specification. Large kitchen with everything you need to cook up a feast. Generous sized bedrooms with comfortable beds and five bathrooms Also comes equipped with wood burner and EV charger if needed
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10/10 Excellent

A fantastic weekend at Owls Nest Barn

We had an absolutely brilliant stay at Owls Nest Barn last weekend. David was very helpful from the moment we made contact and was really kind through the booking process. When we arrived the house was stocked with all the essentials including milk, cake and bread! A lovely touch. Everything in the house had just been kitted out with the most up to date appliances and had been done to a very high spec. David came to show us how to use the lights, electric blinds and various other things to make our stay really special. The beds were incredible, bedding lovely, showers clean and powerful. We had no trouble with running low on hot water or not being able to use anything. There wasn't a single complaint all weekend and everyone had a brilliant time. Thank you so much.
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

Stunning home

We had a fantastic stay at Owls nest farm. The photos do not show how stunning this property is. it's very new, immaculate, done to such a high standard. Beds super comfy, high quality furniture. Showers excellent. Enough seating for everyone round a beautiful large kitchen table. Comfortable seating in loung for us all. Well equipped kitchen. Lovely welcome gifts, delicious homemade lemon drizzle, bread and milk. Table tennis was a hit in the courtyard under the old calf shed. Beautiful decking/sestubg area.perfect space for a friends catch up of 3 couples and 3 children. Great location to explore Cotswolds. It is a working farm which the children found very exciting. Outdoor space to play in courtyard but not enclosed to allow for parking. David and his family were very welcoming and communication was great. They even let us check out late which was greatly appreciated. We'd love to stay again.

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